I am an aging Viet Nam Vet and I have seen most every one of my old buddies wither and go home. I keep on keeping on here and I praise my Father daily for using me and allowing me to keep writing about those days n times in poetry and song. Thank you for posting this and putting your Godly Talent to impact those that listen to this and view it. God Bless You

@dennisgauger5764

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome home Soldier

@dwightbrawdy5718

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for all your sacrifices ! I was an Infantryman during Vietnam but not stationed in country. I felt lucky. Take care brother !!

@sandburgmartin7947

Жыл бұрын

Keep writing brother. Viet Nam era vet. Never went in country but the rest of us were support. Have brother-in-law decorated by Westmoreland for defending almost overrun fire base. Over 7000 rounds of M-16 ammo by small group of surviving defenders. He is dying slow death from exposure to Agent Orange as it destroys organs. Most did not survive but know that many war deaths are NOT ON THE BATTLEFIELD. Many are back home in rehabs, VA homes and hospitals.

@susanmooney8102

17 күн бұрын

May our Heavenly Father always bless you 🙏 ♥️ ✨️

@roymiller6964

2 күн бұрын

This ol desert storm veteran thanks you for your service to this great country. God bless you

I have just lost a brother who was a Marine Viet Nam vet. I had to post this song as a tribute to him and an uncle who was a WW2 vet. So touching, a timeless work, and a moving tribute to our veterans. When you get up tomorrow, thank God and a vet, your living in a great country.

@susanmooney8102

17 күн бұрын

Prayers for you and your family! Hallelujah, Amen 🙏 🙌 ❤️

I just found this in 2022, great version 👍

@beanscot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love the photos, they help you to appreciate what these wonderful men sacrificed for our freedom.

I just sent the last member of my family from that generation home to heaven. We will miss you all. Rejoice in heaven Grandpa, Uncle Hoover, and Uncle Bollie. You fought in foreign lands so we could have our way of life.

No one can come close to Ricky Skaggs on this song many others for that matter great job

@beanscot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@susanmooney8102

17 күн бұрын

I believe this may be a Bill Monroe song!

Some great day we will go home and see them again

@beanscot

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, my dad is there, as well as many other dads.

God bless our men that fought for our freedom.

@beanscot

6 ай бұрын

Amen.

I generally refer to this generation as the Greatest Generation. Whether they were on the warfront, or back home holding things together, they did what they did because... that's just what you do. I salute you.

@beanscot

6 жыл бұрын

drabdr Thank you.

@dennisgauger5764

2 жыл бұрын

That type of attitude of doing what needs to be done no longer exist today it’s a shame this country would be so much better if people did nt ask for hand outs

@susanmooney8102

2 жыл бұрын

I have a deep respect to these Soliders who gave their life for our Country.

@amberrocks6991

9 ай бұрын

I fear when the last of this generation has gone up. Their stories and experiences and knowledge will be forgotten and lost

Many of these men are of my dad's generation, grew up during the depression, and fought in WW2. Dad would be 98 if he was still around. I'd say he was a war hero, but he'd say no, the heroes were the ones that didn't make it back. I guess it's like the bumper sticker, "All gave some, Some gave ALL" Many thanks to all who served. And, thanks for the video!

My brother, Cpl. Jerry Lee Roberts, USMC, was the first Marine KIA from our town,also the first KIA from any branch, 1Sept65 Always say Thank You for serving to ALL VETERANS, without them we would be lost indeed. God bless you all.Mt.Clemens,Michigan

This song touches my heart. It reminds me of my grandfather, who was in the Navy during WWII, and my wonderful grandmother who waited at home for him to return. Now they have both gone home. I miss them and hope to visit with them again some day.

MY DAD HAS GONE HOME NOVEMBER 19, 2008. YOU WILL NEVER KNOW, HOW MUCH I LOVED YOU. HOW COULD GOD LEAVE ME HERE WITH YOU? YOU WERE MY WHOLE LIFE. I DID EVERYTHING IN LIFE FOR YOU. I AM SO EMPTY INSIDE WITHOUT YOU. I DIED THE DAY I LOST YOU. I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE FOR JUST FIVE MINUTES WTH YOU. I MISS YOU MY BEST FRIEND. ALWAYS AND FOREVER DADDY. BARBARA

The Greatest Generation! No ONE can take it away from them. My father was one of them. Let us try to walk in their footprints, IF we can. I'm not so sure we can.

@beanscot

6 жыл бұрын

Neither am I, but we can try.

@dorothywilt6214

6 жыл бұрын

Ralph Stanley's FUNERAL

When I was growing up in the fifties and sixties in a small town, only about 1500 people., Several of the men my parents age walked with limps or other signs of having been wounded in some way could be seen in our daily lives. As children we just thought it was normal. And, As children living in peace and blissful ignorance of the evil they had destroyed, we hardly recognized the sacrifice and suffering they had endured . Yes, they have gone home and I dearly miss them.

@beanscot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, as do I.

@sandburgmartin7947

Жыл бұрын

So sad. I remember a few Ww2 town characrers who were combat vets. One was 'sarge' who would go to local cafe, buy 3 cups of coffee, sit on sidewalk and "talk to his men". There were others who were "alkys" and unfairly misjudged because people did not understand the HELL they survived. God bless ALL our veterans. May we wake up and realize there are many homeless vets today that are being misjudged and cast aside by an ignorant, forgetful, society and non-caring, profit driven politicians.

Thank you for serving.

I am a bluegrass musician and I love this song, I think of my dad, brother and two nephews who have served in the military. I thank god for keeping his hands on them and keeping them safe and bringing them back home. My dad just celebrated his 94th birthday. Thanks Ricky for recording this such a beautiful song.

@beanscot

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting.

Thanks so much for making this video. My grandfather passed away in 2010 and he was in the 17th Airborne and the Battle of the Bulge. What a fitting tribute!

Every Memorial Day I put Ricky Skaggs Gone Home on to remember those who sacrificed it all 🇺🇸 God Bless you all ✝️ 🙏

@beanscot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I LOVE TRYING TO PLAY THIS SONG....

Thank you!

77 years ago this last Nov. 25, 1944, my father, Pvt. Carl A. Divine, was killed in the Battle of the Huertgen Forest in Germany. He left a young wife and two young children (I was 3 years old, and my brother was just over 15 months old). He is buried in Henri-Chapelle American Military Cemetery in Belgium, so in a true sense, he never came home. We must never forget the sacrifices made by all those who fought to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. The pairing of this song performed by Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, with the images help bring these sacrifices to memory

@beanscot

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thank you.

I keep coming back to this. So touching and well made video.

@beanscot

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

This song touches my soul. You see, I too have lost friends. My family and I are proud of my 23 years of service. Who are we to challenge the Almighty's plans. Rest in peace buddy.

Dad, brother and last brother 12-16-22, finally found it and played at funeral. Not vets, but it still applies. They sang and played it often and sounded almost as good as Ricky. All gone home.

@beanscot

Жыл бұрын

That sounds good. I'm sorry for your losses

Awesome song and tribute. Thank you. Lost my great uncle John Ira Pinkerman at Bastonge

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

As we age this song becomes more and more a reality with each passing day. The man who wrote this song said he left it to others to record and sing. Now he has Gone Home as well. Precious old song with a precious promise of hope. I once listened to a testimony of an elderly lady. She said when it came time for her funeral she didn't expect many people to show up for it. Reason being, she had outlived all her family and most of her friends. That testimony broke my heart when I realized there are so many old folks who don't have any of their close friends and loved ones around anymore. No wonder so many of the older Christians are looking forward to that time of blessed reunion.

@beanscot

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful comment.

@jenniferblake696

7 жыл бұрын

This is a very beautifully written song, it certainly provokes thoughts of the sacrifices these men have made over the years. My father was in the middle east and fought against Rommel among many other things. He was just a young man and came home very broken. He never got over the fact he had killed other young men. I heard him cry in the early hours of the morning many times. He end up turning to alcohol which not only destroyed him but his family as well. He died a tragic death at just 45, the war wasn`t won for him. As much as I admire and respect these men and women that have defended our freedom I do wonder who the winner is

@jenniferblake696

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply. We do have a just and merciful God. I know my heavenly Father has his hand on this earth and all that dwell in it. I became a Christian after my father died and I now know there is a purpose in every thing. All part of Gods plan for us. God bless and keep you also. In the precious name of Jesus

@donkie659

7 жыл бұрын

True words Rick. I'm from South Africa - simply love Blue Grass. Ricky and band are great musicians and understand how to play this music. This song makes me long for my father in law - he would have loved this song. Fought in Italy in WW II.

@Clunk49

6 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, Mr. Bill wrote heartfelt songs as well as funny ones.

Thank you.

Oh Ricky you’re the best and I’m so proud of you and Sharon! Blessings

@beanscot

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting.

God bless our military in the name of Jesus. Great tribute Beanscot!

God bless all our AMERICAN HEROES as they go home.

@beanscot

2 жыл бұрын

Amen,

I keep coming back to this video after many years. Thank you so much.

@beanscot

Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome 🙂

I may be twelve, but I understand about all of this. I'm as patriotic, if not more, than the other guy. God bless America.

Maw maw lost her baby brother (my great Uncle) at the Battle of the Bulge. Thank you for the tribute. God bless the Greatest Generation

@beanscot

6 жыл бұрын

Sarah Walker You’re welcome.

This truly is an amazing tribute to all who have served. It is so beautifully done. We owe so much to these brave men and women.

@beanscot

Жыл бұрын

Yes we. do. Thank you!

No greater honor than to serve your country on the battlefield. Many no longer appreciate the sacrifice.

@beanscot

5 жыл бұрын

Dennis Galloway Thank you.

Things have changed here in America. The freedoms that we have enjoyed came at a very high price of blood sweat and tears.

@beanscot

10 жыл бұрын

Yes, we should remember and continue to honor those who have served and are serving.

@rancherodave

3 жыл бұрын

Reason this country is as great as it is. Hope and pray everyday, this country continues to shine through thick and thin!!

Thank you for this video my Father served in Belgium during WWII he passed away in 1993 I miss him everyday.

Beautiful.

Thank you for posting. As we enter this Independence Day, remember all who fought for this great Nation. Truly the greatest generation in my opinion. Thank you Veterans.

@beanscot

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

Thanks!

I noticed you said you "tried to..." You not only tried but you knocked it out of the park! Great job, I know we you tube viewers may not seem too appreciative but I am very grateful for people like you who take the time to share such meaningful work. Thank you.

@johnbanks6746

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I remember the boys my brothers in arms.

I thank you for your honor to those who allow us our Freedom

@beanscot

7 жыл бұрын

Amen.

Great Song............Thanks

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

+badsparkplug You're welcome.

Thanks for the thoughtful song and video . It goes well together and it is the words and the meaning that counts.Those men from WW11 belong to us and this great country and I will never forget what they did for me.To all of you who are still with us I thank you from the bottom of heart and I thank God I was born in America and that I am free!

The Vietnam War was a bitter time for all of us alive then we spent a lot of time trying to figure this war out. I would like to memorialize, here, the three young men who died in that war. They came from Lyons & Muir Michigan, adjoining towns. The population combined of Lyons and Muir couldn't have been more than 900 people so I think we paid disproportionately in lives lost. The three are Terry Simon, Neil Potter and Herbert Loucks.

Thanks for honor the veterans. But my Dad was on the other side, but never the less, he came into American captivity.And God thanks he survived. Me as German, I will never forget the veterans, no matter wich side. be Blessed.

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@haudenklinedinst259

7 жыл бұрын

I saw a video on you tube about a German fighter pilot who came upon an American Bomber that was barely limping back to base, it was all shot up and barely moving: he caught up with it rapidly and came from behind and he moved even with the cockpit and could see the pilot and co-pilot clearly. The pilot of the Bomber looked out his window and saw the German pilot staring at him and his eyes became round with fear. The German pilot flew his plane around the bomber and saw it had no defense. He came even with the cockpit again and thought of his brother who was also a fighter pilot who had been shot down in combat and killed. He maintained eye contact with the pilot of the Bomber and said to himself, if I were to shoot those men it would be the same as murder, so with a nod to the American pilot he dipped his wings and flew off. He thought about the Bomber and wondered if the crew had made it back safely so he had memorized the numbers on the plane and contacted the War dept and found they had made it safely. He told his story and got their home addresses and made contact with the pilot and arranged a meeting. Their reunion was an event of great joy as the American pilot had always wondered about the German fighter pilot and the great mercy he had been shown.

@bigwheel2011

7 жыл бұрын

Amen

@minnowpd

7 жыл бұрын

We have one WW2 veteran here in our small town, Edith, she was a flak gunner in Berlin in '45.

@thepincushionman7063

5 жыл бұрын

I apologize for our mistakes. I wasn't alive then to do anything but I am now.

Tears. To my brothers who've gone ahead...

@beanscot

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

great video for a timeless song....we must never forget our veterans !!

Reminder of My dad, and uncles, friends,neighbors, and my fellow veterans, who have gone home. Love this song....leaves a lump in my throat, and tears in my eyes!!

@beanscot

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting.

Wonderful!

@alphashed Thank You for posting this song.I have never heard it before.I love Ricky skaggs and he did a beautiful job on this song.I just lost my Mother and this song makes me sad.

Most of us did our best!

I can here my grandpa up in heaven singin this to me an 82 airborne and a retired chrysler employee after 48 years :)

Glory to THEM.........................

@beanscot

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Wonderful song but I can only hope that the newer generations remember these people and what they went through. They didn't go to the Dr to get help for post traumatic stress , they lived with it and most took their memories to the grave with them. To all veterans,,, May God Bless and thank you for your service!!!!!

@beanscot

10 жыл бұрын

Yes, Amen.

May their sacrifices never be forgotten. Beautiful photography to go along with the song.

Makes me think of my father in law who just passed away in oct who was a battle of the buldge survivor not to.mention other battles...miss ya pop

@10AceOfSpades01 THANK YOU,YOUNG MAN,FOR BEING ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY.SO MANY PEOPLE NOW DONT REALIZE HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO BE ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT COUNTRY YOU AND I LIVE IN, THAT SO MANY HAVE FOUGHT AND DIED FOR.ITS GONNA TAKE MORE AND MORE YOUNG MEN LIKE YOU TO KEEP IT GOIN,THANKS AGAIN

Bravo!!!!!!

I found this video as a complete accident but what a great accident it was! Great video sir, makes me think back to watching Band of Brothers.

My brother Burl Bland at 24.3, Passed away on July 6 2000. He was 88th Airborne, Seved in Korea too. I miss him still. God Bless you for doing this, sir.

Beautiful!

@beanscot

14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you. I originally did it for my dad. Thank you too for serving.

True freedom fighters! Greatest liberators!👍👏

@beanscot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Annie, I'm very sorry for your loss.

a wonderfull piece, thanks.

@beanscot

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

"Jumping" Bill Carlisle I believe wrote this wonderful piece. Bill wrote a number of good "Novelty" tunes, and performed with great energy, often getting in a little "jump" did his act, he was a great entertainer with these numbers, but with Gone Home, he hit a lasting and significant "Out of the Park", Home Run. Gone Home will in time make everyone forget those novelty tunes he wrote, this is a significant and wonderful Gospel Hymn in it's own right. While our WWII Vets deserve every recognition we can give them, this great song applies to all of us who are experiencing loss as our dear friends and loved ones one by one pass from the scene, They've Gone Home.

@beanscot

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative and thoughtful comment.

Thanks.

Great song as well as an awesome video. Much love and respect!!

@beanscot

4 жыл бұрын

Casper1tfg Thank you!

beautiful tribute to our vets god bless and thanks for posting

very good keep doing more with visuals and superb music.

You did a good job. My dad was in the South Pacific but the guys that fought that war all seem like my own dad. He died from wounds after the war when I was really little I don't remember him so that's the reason WW2 vets are precious all vets are precious

@beanscot

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I'm very sorry you lost your dad. Yes, they're all precious, indeed.

I think Ricky Scaggs is the best on this song,,,,Praise God,,,for those who Has Gods wonderful Gifts to share with us,,,,,

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

+Darlinda Lowe Amen!

thank you for a great video of one of the greatest songs (in my opinion) ever recorded. Being a veteran myself this song really touches home knowing of the soldiers lost in a war. thanks to all of our veterans who gave all and the ones who gave some. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless Any Veteran they fought for our Freedom some seem to forget that Fact

@beanscot

10 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@hilmonwaldron9237

9 жыл бұрын

amen

I found this while watching another country song, I had 4 great uncles served in WWII and a few other wars. They are all 4 laid to rest now side by side with their service plaques on their graves. I used to sit and listen to their stories about the wars, not to many minutes go by that I don't think about them and what they sacrificed. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

God bless them for giving of themselves things we cannot comprehend.

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

+David Robertson Amen.

Great video....thanks.

My Dad wanted this played at his funeral, after seeing the video I understand now why this particular song.

Thanks for remembering America's heroes who gave us freedom

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

+Dennis Galloway You're welcome. My father was one of them.

Great job! Sitting here in tears as I watch and listen! My sweet daddy was there in the Battle of the Bulge...He was a medic and saved as many as he could. What is SO precious is that I know he knew Jesus as his Savior ... and so do I. How WONDERFUL to know I'll see him one day on Heaven's bright shore!

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

+Carolyn Shelton Amen!

@timmyamandaabigail

8 жыл бұрын

+Carolyn Shelton As a father I know he would be proud to know you are a Christian also. I have 2 young daughters and I pray the communist media and education system don't ruin my family circle as they have so many others. There is no education like the one you receive in the KJV.

@HappyTrailz2u

8 жыл бұрын

AMEN and THANKS!

@georgemiller6347

6 жыл бұрын

God bless your Dad. My uncle Bill jumped 20 feet off a telephone pole in that Battle --hand shook the rest of his life.

@jasonmesser8388

6 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Shelton my great uncle was blown out of a tank at the battle of the bulge but God spared him he got saved later in life passed March 19th 1994

beautiful song and great pics and story to accompany it! The whole album is wonderful. Thanks for uploading.

A wonderful song

@beanscot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Yes, it is! Thanks to Ricky Skaggs!

great job on the video thanks for posting

Well done,very touching.Thanks to all the veterans we live in a free country.Keep up the good work.

I'm looking forward to walking those streets of pure gold. And seeing my mom & daddy again. Oh, what a happy time we'll have up there!

beautiful song and video.i am a veteran of desert storm

beautiful song !!!!

@beanscot

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

RIP I love you grandpa, I hope you finally found peace.

@beanscot

4 жыл бұрын

George Washington Amen.

I always loved to hear Ricky.Scagges He is a great singer

@jeremyblack3394

8 жыл бұрын

Me 2

Very touching............. :-(

Beautiful Ricky

@beanscot

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

Many versions but this is my favorite

@beanscot

6 жыл бұрын

Roy Bernardo Thanks

My father is in there too.

Just beautiful. Don't have to be a bluegrass aficionado to be touched by this incredible rendition.

Great Tribute

Beautiful, with a great tribute.

So sad, Annie. God bless you!